If less than half the old paint is left, however, it may be worth stripping it all off. Guertin gets rid of stubborn remnants using shrouded grinders (like the PaintShaver), infrared paint strippers (such as the Speedheater), or chemical strippers (like Multi-Strip), then smooths the wood with a course or two of sanding. When siding (or bank accounts) can't take the shock of a total strip job, Rich O'Neil, of Masterwork Painting in Bedford, Massachusetts, has successfully hidden rough, well-adhered paint under Peel Bond, a thick primer. Thornton House Painting

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"Mino inspected my condo we discussed what needed to be done and settled on a price. He started my job and completed it in a timely fashion. He does beautiful work and he left my condo in pristine condition. I would not hesitate to hire him in the future and I would recommend him and his work, to family, friends, and anyone who wants a beautiful professional job done. House Painting Thornton

As the dance proceeds, keep an eye on the weather. Rain can wash freshly applied latex right off the wall, and a temperature dip below 50 degrees F two days after application can interfere with adhesion and curing and dull the sheen of glossy paints. (Latexes like Sherwin-Williams's Duration and Benjamin Moore's MoorGard Low Lustre are formulated to tolerate temps as low as 35 and 40 degrees, respectively.) Thornton Home PaintingBy clicking Confirm Appointment, you affirm you have read and agree to the HomeAdvisor Terms & Conditions, and you agree and authorize HomeAdvisor and its affiliates, and their networks of Service Professionals, to deliver marketing calls or texts using automated technology to the number you provided above regarding your project and other home services offers. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Thornton House PaintingSome service pros are employees, franchisees, dealers or independent contractors ("Corporate SPs") of larger national or "Corporate Accounts". When this is the case, you may be matched with the Corporate Account or with one of their Corporate service professionals. The above screening process is not applicable to Corporate Accounts, as HomeAdvisor does not screen Corporate Accounts or Corporate service professionals. Thornton House PaintingWalls should be wet down before getting scrubbed, then washed with a gallon of water mixed with 1 cup chlorine bleach and 1 cup of either a concentrated, phosphate-free cleaner, such as a trisodium phosphate (TSP) substitute, or Jomax House Cleaner. Working in sections, from the bottom to the top, will avoid streaks. Be sure to rinse walls well before the solution dries. Wood siding and trim should be ready to paint after a day or two of dry weather. Thornton House Painters

Giblin Painting, LLC is a locally owned and operated company specializing in interior and exterior painting. With our experience you can be sure we get the job done right the first time. We take great pride in providing dependable, timely and courteous service and outstanding quality craftsmanship. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Please call us today for an appointment. We look forward to serving you! Thornton House Painting

Walls should be wet down before getting scrubbed, then washed with a gallon of water mixed with 1 cup chlorine bleach and 1 cup of either a concentrated, phosphate-free cleaner, such as a trisodium phosphate (TSP) substitute, or Jomax House Cleaner. Working in sections, from the bottom to the top, will avoid streaks. Be sure to rinse walls well before the solution dries. Wood siding and trim should be ready to paint after a day or two of dry weather. Thornton House PaintersO'Neil patches shallow holes and divots with Ready Patch because it dries fast, sands smooth, and stays flexible. Deep cracks and rotten spots are best repaired with two-step epoxies, such as those made by Advanced Repair Technology. (For a step-by-step instructions, see Repairing Rot with Epoxy.) The days of using polyester auto-body fillers on wood are over. "They cure too hard," says Portland, Oregon–based painting contractor Kathleen George. "They look good at first, but then they peel away." Thornton House PaintingInterior Paint or Stain- For Business, Paint or Stain Small Projects, Interior Home Paint or Stain, Exterior Home Paint or Stain, Interior Home Paint or Stain, Interior Home Paint or Stain, Paint or Stain Small Projects, Interior Home Paint or Stain, Interior Home Paint or Stain, Interior Paint or Stain- For Business, Exterior Home Paint or Stain, Interior Home Paint or Stain
"Mino inspected my condo we discussed what needed to be done and settled on a price. He started my job and completed it in a timely fashion. He does beautiful work and he left my condo in pristine condition. I would not hesitate to hire him in the future and I would recommend him and his work, to family, friends, and anyone who wants a beautiful professional job done. House Painting ThorntonDeciding which paint to use has gotten much easier now that acrylic latexes have pushed oil-based paints almost to extinction. The acrylics offer superior performance (they don't harden with age, the way oils do, so they move and breathe without blistering), they don't mildew as readily, and they emit fewer VOCs, so they comply with new air-quality regulations. They also work over both oil- and water-based primers. Thornton House PaintingBy clicking Confirm Appointment, you affirm you have read and agree to the HomeAdvisor Terms & Conditions, and you agree and authorize HomeAdvisor and its affiliates, and their networks of Service Professionals, to deliver marketing calls or texts using automated technology to the number you provided above regarding your project and other home services offers. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Thornton House Painting

"Father son, Leonardo and Michelangelo as I would like to call them (Rick & Richard in fact). Did the interior trim of myn1,600 unit, master bathroom some ceilings and loads of touch up in all rooms. Professional, no mess, great advice on what made sense, timely and efficient. They took 2 days to do a job that I though would take longer - done really well and done to the budget. I would recommend them and will be using them again for another paint job I have coming up." Thornton House Painters

When you need outdoor paint to freshen up an exterior surface, stop by Lowe's to get started. Whether you need house paint or exterior door paint, Lowe's has latex paint and oil-based paint in hundreds of exterior paint colors so you'll always find the perfect shade. If you're covering up an already painted surface but not sure what's there, we have oil-based primers and other primer paint that can help you create a prepped surface that's ready to go. Stop by Lowe's to tackle that outdoor project. Thornton House Painters